Kian, of Carrbrook Terrace, Radcliffe, and schoolpal Lucas, who is also from Radcliffe, rode for 15 miles non-stop in little more than an hour last Friday.

The boys do not know Oliver, but after hearing about the incident were determined to help him and have raised £376.50 in sponsorship to date – smashing their £300 target.

Jason Rakha, Kian’s stepdad, said: “The boys came to Kian’s mum Janet to ask for help as they wanted to do the bike ride for Oliver – being of a similar age and enjoying the same hobbies, it made this accident very real in their minds.

“It was a fantastic effort – the boys are so motivated.

“It is important to help raise awareness of safety when riding bikes, and general road safety.”

Kian and Lucas, who both attend Philips High School in Whitefield, collected sponsorship money from schoolfriends, family, and Jason’s colleagues in Middlesbrough.

Jason added: “The ultimate goal for the boys would be to meet Oliver and not only show their support but become friends and help lift his spirits at this very hard time.”

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